ITS-International Studies Courses

ITS 101. Introduction to International Studies. 3 Hours.

A survey of the problems and practice of global cooperation and conflict. Particular attention is paid to issues of global power, wealth and social justice. This course meets the Core Curriculum requirements for Area IV: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

ITS 110. Directed Readings in International Studies. 1-3 Hour.

Critique of current popular works in International Studies. Prerequisite: permission of ITS director.

ITS 223. International Study Abroad. 3 Hours.

Independent study done in International setting in conjunction with non-UAB academic program. Prerequisite: permission of ITS Director.

ITS 229. International Study Abroad. 3 Hours.

Current events in international setting. Part of program supported by UAB Education Abroad. Permission of ITS director and UAB Education Abroad director.

ITS 250. Special Topics. 3 Hours.

Topics in world geography and international issues. Prerequisite: permission of ITS director.

ITS 299. Problems in International Studies. 1-3 Hour.

Study of international relation and world culture subjects.

ITS 470. Seminar in International Studies. 3 Hours.

International Studies exit seminar that draws together program themes and summarizes main threads of current global issues. Prerequisite: permission of ITS director.

ITS 471. Seminar in International Studies. 3 Hours.

Analyzing and writing in depth about the ethics and rationale for using and abusing the film medium to relate to, undermine, or support political authority. Writing, Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course.

ITS 480. Advanced Problems in International Studies. 1-3 Hour.

Independent study. Prerequisite: permission of ITS director.

ITS 482. Internship in International Affairs. 1-3 Hour.

Individually arranged assignments in international companies or organizations, monitored and evaluated by the director of international studies. Prerequisite: permission of ITS director.

ITS 497. Honors Research in International Studies. 3 Hours.

Directed research by international studies honors students under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: open only to International Studies Honors students by permission of ITS director.

ITS 499. Advanced Seminar in International Studies. 3 Hours.

Special-topic seminar treating major current event or international problem.